Skip to content
Skip to content

In the Blink of An Eye - An exhibition of landscapes

In the Blink of An Eye presents artist Amy Shuckburgh’s atmospheric landscapes of Wiltshire.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Working in soft pastel, Amy uses bold colour and energetic strokes to depict woods, streams, barrows and standing stones.

Her dynamic mark-making gives each scene a feeling of movement and animation.

Capturing fleeting moments, ephemeral qualities of light, changing weather and season, the collection also hints at the deep geological time that forms the ancient landscape.

Born in London in 1977, Shuckburgh spent part of her childhood in Wiltshire, later living for several years in Somerset. She now lives and works in London.

The exhibition is open from Saturday 2 May until Sunday 12 July in the Racquets Court, which can be accessed through the Kitchen Garden.

Normal garden admission applies. Entry is free for National Trust members.

All works are for sale. To purchase a painting from the exhibition, please enquire at the Visitor Reception in the barn.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Check admission prices

The basics

Meeting point

Collect your tickets for Avebury Manor Garden from visitor reception in the barn.

What to bring and wear

The garden paths may be slippery after wet weather. Please wear suitable footwear.

Accessibility

The garden is fairly level access, although areas are uneven. There are cobbles in the Old Farmyard at the entrance to the garden.

Other

All works are for sale. Please enquire at the Visitor Reception or email avebury@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Contact info

National Trust Avebury

Upcoming events

Avebury Manor reopening event 

Two years on from significant flooding, Avebury Manor is reopening with a new experience for visitors. Join us for the reopening event at 11am on Saturday 25 April, which includes live re-enactment musicians and classic games for children.

Event summary

on
25 Apr 2026
at 11:00 to 17:00

Guided tour of Avebury Manor Garden 

Join a tour of the beautiful Avebury Manor Garden with Head Gardener Garry to learn about seasonal highlights, a varied history, and exciting new developments in the historic garden rooms.

Event summary

on
21 May to 24 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 11:30+ 4 other dates or times

Outdoor theatre: King Arthur and the Holy Fail 

The Three Inch fools present an epic night of medieval mayhem in Avebury Manor Garden.

Event summary

on
21 Aug to 22 Aug 2026
at 18:30 to 20:30+ 1 other date or time